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FIFA interested in transfer deal involving Manchester United, Sporting Lisbon
The World Football governing body FIFA is interested in the deal involving Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon when both clubs transact for the transfer of Bruno Fernandes in January.
NFF: What we will spend FIFA’s $500,000 on
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has explained how FIFA released funds grant will be spent.
Sergio Ramos ‘hungry to end the season with a title’
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic putting world football on hold, we were witnessing one of the most exciting LaLiga title races in some time, with Real Madrid just two points behind Barcelona with 11 games to play.
Christian Vieri: Erling Haaland is the best striker in the world
Borussia Dortmund's teenage striker Erling Haaland is already the best forward in world football, according to former ` international frontman Christian Vieri.
Christian Vieri picks Ronaldo de Lima over Cristiano Ronaldo
former Italian striker Christian Vieri picked Brazilian legend Ronaldo de Lima over Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United coach advised to sign Super Eagles hopeful instead of Borussia Dortmund star
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been advised to sign Super Eagles hopeful Bukayo Saka from Arsenal instead of £120m top target Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window.
Belarus FA: No reason to stop playing football despite coronavirus pandemic
Belarus FA (BFF) general secretary Sergei Zhardetski says there is no reason for the league to be suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Leaked FIFA document states contracts should be extended until end of current season
A leaked document from world football’s governing body FIFA states that player and coaches contracts should be extended until the end of the current season whenever that will be according to a report from news agency Reuters.
Nigeria plans big reception for 1980 Green Eagles
Youth and Sports Minister Sunday Dare has lavished praises on the 1980 class of the senior national football team, the Green Eagles, who won Nigeria’s first continental trophy 40 years ago in Lagos.
Gernot Rohr: I’ve not heard from Joseph Yobo since his appointment
Gernot Rohr has revealed Joseph Yobo has not called him since his appointment as assistant coach of the Super Eagles.
Fabinho: Kylian Mbappe will win the Ballon d’Or before Neymar
Fabinho has tipped Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d'Or and hopes to team up with him at Liverpool in the future.
Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe expected to take Ballon d’Or honours
The biggest names in world football will descend on Paris on Monday for the 2019 Ballon d’Or ceremony, with Lionel Messi and USA women’s World Cup superstar Megan Rapinoe tipped to leave with the honours.
Report: Liverpool join the race to sign Jadon Sancho
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Liverpool have joined the race to sign Jadon Sancho who wants to leave Borussia Dortmund next summer.
Fifa ban: Samson Siasia writes CAS for deadline extension
Former Super Eagles’ handler and player Samson Siasia has pleaded with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to extend the deadline over his ban by the World football governing body, FIFA.
Jurgen Klopp: Pep Guardiola easily the best boss I’ve coached against
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp may be the FIFA Best for 2019, but he admits that Manchester City rival Pep Guardiola is easily the finest that he has coached against.
Rio Ferdinand: Comparing Harry Maguire to Virgil van Dijk is unfair
Comparing Manchester United new boy Harry Maguire to Liverpool talisman Virgil van Dijk is “unfair”, says Rio Ferdinand, despite there being obvious links between two big-money centre-halves.
FIFA: Why we banned Samson Siasia for life
World football ruling body FIFA has banned former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia for life after the ethics committee found him guilty of bribery allegation.
FIFA formally welcomes Super Falcons to France 2019
World football–ruling body, FIFA on Wednesday formally welcomed African champions Nigeria to the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals.
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Medical council validates four coronavirus test kits – registrar
The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) says it has validated four Rapid Test Kits to determine their suitability for testing SAR-COV-2 infection popularly known as COVID-19 in the country.
Nigerian celebrities mourn deceased Majek Fashek
Nigerian celebrities have taken to their social media platforms to mourn the death of Music Legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, a.k.a Majek Fashek.
Rwanda set to announce new coronavirus restrictions
Rwanda says it will announce new restrictions on containing the coronavirus Tuesday, a stark reversal of the country's plan days ago to ease restrictions, including motor vehicle travel throughout the country.
Nigeria declares telecoms facilities critical national Infrastructure
In response to the yearnings of industry stakeholders to declare telecom facilities Critical National Infrastructure, President Muhammadu Buhari, has finally approved and also directed that necessary physical protective measures be put in place to safeguard telecommunications infrastructure deployed across the country.
ASCAB: President Buhari’s speech underestimate Sani Abacha’s $5 billion loot
Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, (ASCAB), a group led by prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that late dictator, Sani Abacha, stole $1 billion contradicts the figures earlier released by his own officials.
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Turkey’s restaurants, cafes and iconic Grand Bazaar reopen
Turkey reopened restaurants, cafes and Istanbul’s iconic 15th century Grand Bazaar market on Monday as the government further eased coronavirus restrictions.
Singapore ends two-month virus lockdown
Singapore on Tuesday began allowing activities that “do not pose a high risk of transmission” to resume after two months of lockdown.
South Africa leader faces thorny test over virus lockdown
Admired by some but berated by others for imposing a tight lockdown, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a fresh leadership test over his handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
Why I allowed renewal of Gernot Rohr’s contract – minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, on Sunday, revealed why he consented to the renewal of Gernot Rohr’s contract.
FCT confirms 14 new cases of coronavirus, one death
The Federal Capital Territory has confirmed that 14 new cases of coronavirus disease have been recorded in Abuja.